Who is this Course for? This class is specifically designed for clinical personnel (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN), coders, billers, EHR professionals, facility and financial managers that work in RHCs, FQHCs and look-alikes to encourage building a shared foundation of knowledge. We will provide action Items and how to “get results” by working together through hands-on practice.

How well do your clinical providers know the rules: Do your clinical providers know the documentation rules related to capturing the valuable services they provide? What type of training do they have on the differences between coding and billing? How long has it been since they received updates?

Does your facility have a full record of each service provided (CPT/HCPCS-II codes) and why they were done (ICD-10-CM codes) regardless of whether you get paid or not?

Are you generating all of the revenue that you are entitled to when billing non-Medicare/Medicaid payers?

1.) Introduction and Course Navigation - This section introduces clinical providers, facility management, and coders/billers to the unique self-study approach using our unique video-based interactive instruction. It is vital to watch this section in order to build your Self-Study Binder, gather key resource materials, and to understand the overview of our educational journey. During this session, the entire layout of the course is discussed, themes are developed, and Action Items are reviewed.

2.) Introduction to RHCs and FQHCs - This section is the first of two videos for this section and provides an overview of what clinical providers, facility management, and coders/billers must know related to the unique needs of Rural Health Clinics and Community Health Centers (i.e. FQHC) and clinical documentation, professional coding, and proper medical billing.

3.) Clinical Documentation for Providers - This section focuses on the key areas that clinical providers (MD, DO, NP, PA, CNM, CP, etc.) should focus on related to how they are responsible for creating complete and timely information in the patient's medical record that is central to a facility's ability to properly code and get paid fully for its services. A special emphasis is how to balance clinical and business needs through Quality Reporting and the provider's role in a facility's compliance with regulatory reporting requirements

4.) Professional Coding for Management - This is the first of two videos for this section and provides an overview of the skills that facility managers must have to provide leadership and guidance to the clinical and revenue cycle staff to create a shared foundation of knowledge. Managers typically rely on "certified coders" and IT shortcuts that may not be able to meet the unique needs of a HHS-certified Rural Health Clinic (RHC) or Community Health Center (i.e. FQHC).

5.) Proper Billing & Reporting for Coders/Billers - This video is the first of two for this section and takes the concepts built in the previous sections and focuses on how to turn clinical documentation into compliant revenue from Medicare and other payers. How do you make sure that your clinical providers and facility managers are supporting their support the coders/billers who are responsible for meeting the facility's financial goals. If you have external staff doing your billing, what should YOU know to make sure they represent you well? The goal is to generate all income you are entitled to but not more than you are allowed. Though CMS billing rules are the focus, it is vital to know how to properly bill and report to commercial carriers who often have vastly different rules. How do you make sure that your clinical provider and facility managers are aware of the unique billing rules related to Rural Health Clinics (RHC) and Community Health Centers (i.e. FQHC) and how they can support the coders/billers that are responsible for meeting the facility's financial goals.

6.) Summary of Action Items & How to Get Results - This quick 15 minute last section ties everything together and reviews the key themes that should bring your clinical providers, facility managers, and coders/billers together. We will review the Action Items presented in each section and will help you get results that are real! For those that are taking the Arch Pro Coding Bootcamp in order to become certified as a Rural or Community Health - Coding & Billing Specialist (RH-CBS or CH-CBS) you will hear key tips on how to prepare to take the optional Practice Exam and/or the Final Certification Exam to LEARN MORE TO EARN MORE!

7.) Optional Practice Exam - 30 Questions with Rationale covering clinical documentation, coding and billing. In order to receive 11 AAPC CEUs you will need to complete the Practice Exam with a score of 50% and you get 2 attempts. You highest score will be saved. Completion of the Practice Quiz is not required to access the optional Full Certification Exam to become a Community Health - Coding & Billing Specialist (CH-CBS)

Exam is 100 questions and you will have 24 hours to complete the exam once you hit the launch button.

Once the exam is submitted, your score will be available immediately and certificate available for download and suitable for printing.

CEUs - Complete all course videos and the practice exam for 11 CEUs approved by the Association for Rural & Community Health Professional Coding & AAPC. In order to receive 11 AAPC CEUs you will need to complete the Practice Exam with a score of 50% and you get 2 attempts

*This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Association for Rural & Community Health Professional Coding. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

You have 90 days to complete the 10 hour video modules which then opens up the optional practice and final exam that you will have an additional 30 days to complete.

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Instructor Support - If you have questions during the class you can email an instructor.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Association for Rural & Community Health Professional Coding. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.